Criteria: – Albums were chosen on thier impact, influence, initial and lasting popularity, and
a number of smaller criteria. This list does not include “Live” or “Greatest Hits” albums.
An album was excluded if the female(s) did not dominate the album the vocally. (60%+)

Criteria: – These debut albums were chosen and ranked based upon their initial and lasting popularity
and their impact and influence on rock ‘n’ roll and its related genres. Also considered is whether or not
any songs on the album were previously available for some time as singles before the album was released.

Criteria: – These albums were chosen from the years 1960-1990. They intend to reflect those artists from Rock,
Folk, & Pop and their sub-genre’s. The only consideration was the uniform excellence of the material free from
“filler” & representative of the era that it was taken from. It does NOT include live albums or compilations.

Americana is a subset of American roots music, perhaps best defined as “classic American music”
ranging in style from & including elements of folk, country blues, bluegrass, alternative country,
rockabilly, neo traditional & roots rock. These albums were chosen for best identifying,
inspiring & encapsulating the heart of tradition and the American experience.
As with all lists this is a subjective list & makes no claim of an official nature.

Criteria: – These albums embrace those bands & musicians who through a combination of lyrics,
instrumental originality and sound exploration expanded the conscious borders of the musical
soundscape creating this genre. Impact and influence being primary factors for consideration.
(This list does not include ‘Live’, Greatest Hits, or ‘Best’ Of compilations.)